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					Originally Posted by mjair23  And once you re-launch Limewire, it creates a brand new preferences folder since you are starting over. | 
 
  That's what it's supposed to do. Create a fresh set of LW preferences. 
You really should be looking at updating your mac os. And make sure you have the latest Java for OS 8.6 -> 
Mac OS Runtime for Java 2.2.5: Information and Download 
With dial up you have to be very, very patient for LW to connect. Sometimes up to an hour. If not connect then, then close it & re-open it. 
